Making progress + hill time with girlfriends + lovin’ this weather!

First, thank you SO much to everyone for your advice yesterday! I am going to try Body Glide and see if that helps. You gals are the BEST! I also have a couple new brands to explore, which I’m SO excited about. THANK YOU!
I love adding collagen and MCT oil to my coffee. I feel like it helps me focus a little bit better in the mornings, too. Anyone else do this?
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This was my Monday. I HATE rest days, but I know they’re so good for you. I just feel so much better after a run. Especially when I’m spending my days doing computer work…
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These two slept most of the day yesterday. They usually sleep in different rooms, but they stuck close to each other all day. It was cute.
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I spent the ENTIRE day yesterday analyzing data for an article I’m co-authoring. I finished it about 4 PM! Fingers crossed everything gets approved. I’m still waiting to hear back about my dissertation, so I’m trying to finish up everything else before that happens. I know once I start my study, things are going to get crazy!
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My flowers from Ozark Mtn Flower Truck are still going strong! I threw a couple away, but the majority still look amazing. It’s been almost two weeks! Check it out on Facebook and Instagram!
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Lunch was a little bit of leftover salad, sweet potatoes, and chicken!
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Lu moved to her second favorite sleeping spot (her first favorite is in Jake’s recliner). It always cracks me up when she sticks her head out like this. I’m easily entertained, I guess…
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My Olympus came!! Eek. Jake reps for a company that promotes and sells Altra. We lucked out and both ended up being OBSESSED with their shoes. I run in their trail shoes whenever I run trail, so this is another pair to try out!
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Aren’t they pretty???? <3
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Apples and cinnamon heated up in the microwave for a little afternoon snack. Peanut butter and apples are my all-time favorite, but we have been out of peanut butter since last week…I’ve got to pick some more up! I keep forgetting every time I’m at the store. Cinnamon is a yummy second option!
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This needs to be something I print out and read before every race. So much truth.
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I have always wanted a balance ball, so I finally ordered one! I used it for the first time yesterday and I love it! It came with a DVD of some workouts, so I can’t wait to try those out, too. Does anyone have any fun moves to try with this? I’d love to hear them!
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Guys, Ash sent me this yesterday – Sriracha Green Beans?! Heck, yeah! I’ve gotta try these.
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Leftover shrimp curry over cauliflower rice for dinner. It was even better the second night!
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I am LOVING this cooler weather – I need to get all my fall and winter clothes out of our attic. I love putting clothes away because it feels like I get an all new wardrobe when I get them back out. It’s the best! Jake LOVES getting everything out of the attic for me, too. ; )
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Broke out my boots, too! Fall is by far my favorite season.
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Our dogs hate pillows…they destroy our guest room almost every day. Eye-roll.
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Up and ready for the first chilly run of the season – excited to break in my new gloves! I’m not a huge glove fan, I usually end up taking them off before I’m finished with a run, but I’ll start with them on! I love these from Ice Breaker. They’re so thin, but they keep my fingers warm.
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You know you have an amazing group of running girlfriends when they’ve sent you post-running selfies before you’re even finished with your own run! We knocked out a hard hill repeat workout this morning. We all live within 3 miles of each other, which is the best! We can run to meet up, which we did this morning, do a workout, then run home. All of us are doing the Rock ‘n’ Roll in Nashville in April – Kayla (on the left) is running it as her first half, and Jyssica and I are running it as our first full! We are all SO excited. And nervous.
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8 miles knocked out on this chilly morning! Hills are hard…
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Jyssica and I took our gloves off before we started our hills, then totally forgot about them. I drove down to grab them after our run. Whoops!
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Gross picture, but it looks like we weren’t the only ones who left something behind…yuck.
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MCT Oil in my coffee before I stirred it…
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Breakfast casserole and a muffin for breakfast! I think I’m getting hungry again already…hill days always make me hungry!
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I’m doing more computer work today! Surprising, huh? Eye-roll. I need to get a leg circuit in at some point, too. After those hills this morning, it’s going to be a little rough! Jake has a meeting here at home later this evening about an event, so I might sit in on part of that. Other than that, I’m going to get some work done and enjoy this chilly day – I hope you do, too!
Anyone use MCT Oil and/or collagen?
Any good moves with a balance ball?
​I think I want a standing desk…any input from anyone who has one? 
Happy Wednesday!

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  1. Dayle

    I don’t drink coffee, but I have tried putting collagen in my tea and it was no bueno. I know it has no taste but it was just weird. I do however love putting it in hot chocolate, because it does fully dissolve and does not affect the taste or texture… protein hot chocolate? Win!! Come to think of it, I should incorporate collagen more often. Maybe I’ll try to start adding it to smoothies, or oatmeal. I don’t eat oatmeal often either, but if I do, I will use collagen. I was thinking of trying overnight oats soon, never made those before! Have a good day!

    • Chelsea

      Dayle,
      I love putting collagen in my smoothies! You can’t even tell it’s in there. I’m sure hot chocolate with collagen is delicious, too! YUM.

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